Genevieve Oldfield Physiotherapy

GENEVIEVE OLDFIELD PHYSIOTHERAPY

Heal - Restore - Function

About Genevieve Oldfield Physiotherapy

"Physiotherapists help to assess, plan, implement rehabilitative programs that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments..." - World Health Organization

At Genevieve Oldfield Physiotherapy, I look to work in a way that treats you as a whole and not just an injured body part or painful area. I have a special interest in pain management and, therefore, work with clients with both acute and chronic pain. I believe that an effective approach integrates rehabilitation and pain management to improve your quality of life and function.

“Pain has been defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.” – IASP

The aim is to restore you to a quality of life that is driven by your own goals. I strive to create a holistic, patient-centered, healing and restorative approach that uses evidence-based and integrative knowledge and skills to empower you to achieve what is most important to you. This means that your experience is specific to you and there is no “recipe treatment”. We are a team working out a treatment program best suited to your needs, whether that be running a marathon or being able to sit through dinner.

I believe referral to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team is an integral part of a treatment program and ensures you are guaranteed to receive the most appropriate treatment.

Ongoing and acute neck & back pain
Headaches & jaw pain
Movement, exercise & pilates
Sports injuries
Postural & ergonomic assessment & correction
Massage & soft tissue release
Joint mobilisation
Strains & sprains (muscle & joint)
Post-operative rehabilitation
Dry needling
Strapping, including kinesiotape
Home visits

About Me

Genevieve is passionate about physiotherapy and its role in improving clients’ quality of life after her life was changed by a physiotherapist at 6 years old. Her aim is to impact at least one other person in a similar way.

She developed a love for the human body and all it can do as a South African gymnast and vaulting champion as a young girl. She understands what it means to be injured and have pain that affects quality of life and overall well-being from her own personal experience. She understands healing needs to take place by being treated as a whole and not just as an injured body.

Genevieve graduated cum laude from the University of Cape Town with B.Sc (Physiotherapy) in 2011.

She completed her community service year in rural Transkei at Canzibe Hospital.

On returning to Cape Town, she worked at Vincent Pallotti Hospital for 4 years before moving across to an outpatient practice in Vredehoek.

It was here that she discovered her love for a holistic treatment approach and how this approach is relevant to anyone in pain, from endurance athletes to older and less active clients.

She has completed her dry needling courses (1 & 2), is an APPi-trained pilates instructor (mat work 1, 2 & 3), and is in the process of specializing in pain management (currently completing her TrainPain Pain Certificate, with the intention to complete her PiDip Masters and PhD within the next few years). She keeps up to date with relevant courses and strives to give the latest research-driven and evidence-based treatment to her clients.

She now enjoys running, long-distance marathons (road and trail), yoga, hiking, and surfing. She has a special interest in mindfulness and meditation, having completed many courses in this field from the age of 12.

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Testimonials

After having struggled with extreme neck, back and hip pain for months and seeing many different doctors, physios and chiropractors, I felt hopeless as nothing seemed to help long term. I was referred to Genevieve by a friend and at that point I was desperate. Meeting Genevieve was like meeting a great friend that understands what you are going through, cares and has the medical knowledge to challenge any problem. Her positive, practical and innovative approach to physiotherapy is inspiring. You can see and feel that she is absolutely passionate about what she does and that she knows what she is talking about. Long story short, she suggested a combination of massage treatment and pilates. I have seen so many different doctors and not one has been able to help me manage my pain long term. After only a few months, I am happy to say that my pain is completely under control and with her excellent guidance I have been able to start living a mostly pain free life. I would highly recommend that you consider seeing her as she truly is an exceptional physiotherapist!

Gen's pleasant attitude and good laugh makes every physio session great, especially when you’re having to do exercises that your body just really wants to rebel against.
She has helped me with a shoulder injury and spent time figuring out exactly what was wrong and how best she could help me. I’ve not had any issues since and can’t thank her enough.
100% would recommend to anyone asking for a referral!

Genieve is an amazing physio. I have been to many professionals who were able to help for a short period, but what Genieve gave me was solutions that were truly long lasting.
I would recommend her to anyone!

I starting seeing Gen, an unexpected stand-in at the physio practice I'd been visiting, after a my lower back seized up from a sporting activity and left me was barely mobile, in excruciating pain. This area is an old hot spot for me, and I expected worst.
After a single session not only was there an profound reduction in pain, I had actually been given new tools to understand and manage the tangle of stress and pain around the injury. Unexpectedly I was able to follow through with the fairly strenuous European adventure I had planned a few days later, enjoying every minute of it.
Upon my return the follow up sessions were transformative, routing out a number of issues and leaving me more comfortable in my skin than I could even remember. I could not even begin to consider seeing another physiotherapist, Gen is in a league of her own!

Working with Gen has given me a unique insight of her incredible work ethic. She’s thorough in all that she does and it’s evident that she cares deeply for all her patients. As a colleague she is both professional and kind.

After a few sessions with Gen after hurting my lower back, not only did she treat me physically but also psychologically around the injury.
I have been to a few physio’s over the years and even though it can be awkward, Gen makes you feel very comfortable and the person I can rely on to be honest with me regarding my injury and to what extent.

Gen has a true passion for the work she does. Previously working along side her showed me how dedicated she is to her patients and her brilliant work ethic. She is knowledgeable, personable and professional. Gen will put all her effort into your physiotherapy and healing process

Due to the nature of my occupation, neck, shoulder and back pains are common. As a fairly active person, I also experience frequent niggles and injuries. I have always received exceptional customer service from Genevieve, with every problem solved with the utmost care and efficiency. As I have visited numerous therapists, I confidently consider Genevieve top of her field and would highly recommend her to anyone. She is professional, accommodating, passionate and will go the extra mile to ensure your treatment leads to a fast and efficient recovery.

Get in touch with Genevieve Oldfield Physiotherapy

Integration House Holistic Wellness Centre

5 Harriers Road, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700

Email: gen@genoldfieldphysio.com

Whatsapp: 072-559-1176

Booking Inquiries: 021-685-3930

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Directions

From City Centre

Head southwest on Bree St toward Waterkant St
Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Strand St
Continue onto Newmarket St
Use the left lane to merge onto N2 via the ramp to Somerset/Muizenberg
Merge onto N2
Keep left at the fork to continue on Settlers Way/N2, follow signs for ⛉ N2/Cape Town International Airport/Somerset W
Take exit 9B to merge onto Kromboom Pkwy/M5 toward Muizenberg
Take exit 11 for M18/Klipfontein Road toward Mowbray
Turn right onto Klipfontein Rd/M18
Turn right onto Sawkins Rd
Turn right onto Harriers Rd

From Southern Suburbs

Head northwest on Gantouw Cres toward Schoenstatt Ave
Turn left onto Schoenstatt Ave
Turn right onto Price Dr
Turn right onto Constantia Main Rd/M41
Turn right to merge onto M3 toward Cape Town
Merge onto M3
Keep right to continue on Rhodes Dr/M3
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 5A to merge onto Settlers Way/N2 toward Cape Town
Take exit 8 for Liesbeek Parkweg/M57
Turn right onto Liesbeek Pkwy/M57
Turn left onto Durban Rd/Klipfontein Rd/M18
Turn left onto Sawkins Rd
Turn right onto Harriers Rd

Parking

There is ample off-street parking at the centre. If the gate does not open, please ring the bell. Please be aware that we are in a residential area, so please don’t park on the street and be conscious of noise levels.